Biogen’s Salanersen Receives FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Biogen Inc. announced that the FDA has granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation to its investigational antisense oligonucleotide, salanersen, for treating spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Supported by positive Phase 1b data showing motor function improvements and slowing neurodegeneration in children with SMA, salanersen offers potential high efficac…